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College of Health and Human Sciences

All-College Awards Process

How do I nominate someone?

Two ways in which nominations may be made for CHHS awards:

  1. Nominations may come through Department Heads and School Directors. Each unit will determine its own process for selecting which nominees, if any, will have their credentials forwarded to the College. The unit’s recommendations could be determined through a vote by all faculty members, a vote by an executive or administrative committee, a vote by a promotion and tenure committee, a vote by an awards committee, an action by the department head/school director, and/or a combination of these methods.
  2. “At-large” nominations may come from any member of the CHHS faculty and staff who wishes to nominate a student, colleague, or department head/school director for a College award.

To complete a nomination packet, the nominator must submit the following documents as PDF files on the CHHS Awards Submission App:

  1. A completed CHHS College Awards nomination form
  2. A letter of nomination explaining why the nominee deserves the award, including how the nominee embodies excellence in their role, supported with concrete examples. The statement must be limited to no more than two pages, single-spaced, have at least 1” margins, and be in 11-point font.
  3. One letter of support from colleagues, students, alums, professors/teachers, or supervisors (depending on the type of award), describing the nominee’s accomplishments, contributions, and how they meet the criteria of the award, offering explicit examples. The letter must be limited to no more than two pages, single-spaced, have at least 1” margins, and be in at least an 11-point font.
  4. A current copy of the nominee’s resume/curriculum vitae.

Award Criteria and Eligibility

Outstanding Teacher Award

The Outstanding Teacher Award honors an excellent teacher who exhibits superior and sustained achievements in teaching that impact student learning. On-campus and Extension faculty with five or more years of experience in the College, with undergraduate, graduate, and/or off-campus teaching, are eligible for this award.

The selection criteria for this award are evidence of the following:

  • Supporting student success by using evidence-based instructional approaches, innovative technology in the classroom, and/or high-impact learning opportunities.
  • A commitment to inclusive pedagogy.
  • Teaching effectiveness professional development.
  • Leadership and impact of the nominee on other instructors in their academic unit and/or the College.

Previous recipients of this Outstanding Teacher Award are not eligible to win this award again until at least five years after their previous win. Individuals may receive this award a maximum of three times. Additionally, those who have received this award are eligible to be nominated for other college awards at any time.

Tenure-Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award

The Tenure-Track (TT) Faculty Teaching Excellence Award recognizes a faculty member on a tenure-track appointment (not yet tenured) for outstanding teaching contributions during their period of appointment in CHHS. The award intends to distinguish a newer TT faculty member who demonstrates excellence in teaching. Thus, faculty going up for tenure and promotion should not be nominated for this award during the year of their tenure and promotion review.

The selection criteria for this award are evidence of:

  • Supporting student success using evidence-based instructional approaches, innovative technology, and/or creating high-impact learning opportunities.
  • A commitment to inclusive excellence in the classroom.
  • Positive peer and student feedback regarding the effectiveness of the faculty member’s teaching (might include teaching evaluation data obtained from annual faculty reviews, evaluation by peers based on classroom visits, or citation of other teaching awards or external recognition; please do not include multiple pages of printed evaluations and student comments).

Previous recipients of this Tenure-Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award are not eligible to win this award more than once. However, those who have received this award are eligible to be nominated for other college awards at any time.

Early Career Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award

The Early Career Non-Tenure-Track (NTT) Faculty Teaching Excellence Award recognizes a faculty member on a Contract or Continuing appointment (NTT) for outstanding teaching contributions during their period of appointment in CHHS. The award intends to distinguish a newer NTT faculty member who demonstrates excellence in teaching. Thus, faculty who are going up for promotion should not be nominated for this award during the year of their promotion review.

The selection criteria for this award are evidence of the following:

  • Supporting student success using evidence-based instructional approaches, innovative technology, and/or creating high-impact learning opportunities.
  • A commitment to inclusive excellence in the classroom.
  • Positive peer and student feedback regarding the effectiveness of the faculty member’s teaching (might include teaching evaluation data obtained from annual faculty reviews, evaluation by peers based on classroom visits, or citation of other teaching awards or external recognition; please do not include multiple pages of printed evaluations and student comments).

Previous recipients of this Early Career Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award are not eligible to win this award more than once. However, those who have received this award are eligible to be nominated for other college awards at any time.

Outstanding Adviser Award

The Outstanding Adviser Award recognizes a faculty member or administrative professional staff member with three or more years of experience in the College who excels in undergraduate or graduate student advising and mentoring. Advising is the process of facilitating student academic and/or professional development.

The selection criteria for this award are evidence of the following:

  • Promoting student success by ensuring equitable advising practices and a commitment to inclusive excellence and social justice efforts.
  • Leadership and contributing to the improvement of advising services and/or the visibility of quality academic advising throughout the academic unit and/or college.
  • Building positive and effective advising relationships with students.
  • Participating in professional development opportunities focused on improving advising-related skills and understanding of students.

Previous recipients of this Outstanding Adviser Award are not eligible to win this award again until at least five years after their previous win. Individuals may receive this award a maximum of three times. Additionally, those who have received this award are eligible to be nominated for other college awards at any time.

Superior Faculty Service Award

The Superior Faculty Service Award is given to a faculty member with five or more years of experience in the College who has made significant service contributions to the College, University, professional, or other off-campus organizations.

The selection criteria for this award are evidence of the following:

  • Contributions to advancing the work of their academic unit, the College of Health and Human Sciences, Colorado State University, and/or their profession through their exceptional service.
  • Benefits received from and impact of the nominee’s service on colleagues, students, and alums.
  • A commitment to inclusive excellence and social justice efforts.

Previous recipients of this Superior Faculty Service Award are not eligible to win this award again until at least five years after their previous win. Individuals may receive this award a maximum of three times. Additionally, those who have received this award are eligible to be nominated for other college awards at any time.

Superior Staff Service Award

The Superior Staff Service Award is given to a staff member with five or more years of experience in the College who demonstrates outstanding achievement in performing their responsibilities, including efforts to create a climate of support for all in the unit.

The selection criteria for this award are evidence of the following:

  • Excellence in productivity, efficiency, initiative, effective communication, creativity, and innovation.
  • The positive impact of their leadership, mentoring, and service in the academic unit, College, and/or CSU Community based on testimony from coworkers, supervisors, and/or students.
  • A commitment to inclusive excellence and social justice efforts.

Previous recipients of this Superior Staff Service Award are not eligible to win this award again until at least five years after their previous win. Individuals may receive this award a maximum of three times. Additionally, those who have received this award are eligible to be nominated for other college awards at any time.

Scholarly Excellence Award

The Scholarly Excellence Award is intended for Health and Human Sciences faculty with associate or full professor ranks and five or more years of experience in the College whose scholarly work has positively impacted their discipline. Scholarship is interpreted broadly and includes activities such as original and theoretical research, creative works, model development, research synthesis, policy research, and other forms of scholarly endeavor.

The selection criteria for this award are evidence of the following:

  • A substantial record of publication in high-quality scholarly journals, successful contract or grant activity, and/or demonstration of recognition as a scholar at the national or international levels. The nomination could include assessments of this impact from some knowledgeable person external to the unit.
  • Reviews of the person’s published materials, support from recognized scholars in the person’s field of expertise, Institute of Scientific Information indicators (impact factor, immediacy index, and cited half-life), indications of emerging national and international recognition of the nominee’s scholarly work, and any other supportive evidence regarding the quality of research contributions.
  • In light of CHHS’ commitment to access and success, the nomination should also indicate how the nominee’s scholarship contributes to ameliorating human inequities and social justice efforts.

Previous recipients of this Scholarly Excellence Award are not eligible to win this award again until at least five years after their previous win. Individuals may receive this award a maximum of three times. Additionally, those who have received this award are eligible to be nominated for other college awards at any time.

Tenure-Track Faculty Scholarly Excellence Award

The Tenure-Track (TT) Faculty Scholarly Excellence Award recognizes a faculty member on a tenure-track appointment (not yet tenured) for outstanding contributions in activities such as original and theoretical research, creative works, model development, research synthesis, policy research, and other forms of scholarly endeavor during their period of appointment in CHHS. The award intends to distinguish a newer TT faculty member who demonstrates excellence in scholarship. Thus, faculty going up for tenure and promotion should not be nominated for this award during the year of their tenure and promotion review.

The selection criteria for this award are evidence of the following:

  • A record of publication in high-quality scholarly journals, successful contract or grant activity, and/or demonstration of emerging recognition as a scholar at the national or international levels through selection to present papers at significant conferences of relevant professional organizations
  • Reviews of the person’s published materials, support from recognized scholars in the person’s field of expertise, Institute of Scientific Information indicators (impact factor, immediacy index, and cited half-life), indications of emerging national and international recognition of the nominee’s scholarly work, and any other supportive evidence regarding the quality of research contributions.
  • In light of CHHS’ commitment to access and success, the nomination should also indicate how the nominee’s scholarship contributes to ameliorating human inequities and social justice efforts.

Previous recipients of this Tenure-Track Faculty Scholarly Excellence Award are not eligible to win this award more than once. However, those who have received this award are eligible to be nominated for other college awards at any time.

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty/AP Scholarly Excellence Award

The Non-Tenure-Track (NTT) Faculty/AP Scholarly Excellence Award recognizes a non-tenure-track faculty member on a Contract or Continuing appointment or an Administrative Professional with a research appointment for outstanding contributions in activities such as original and theoretical research, creative works, model development, research synthesis, policy research, and other forms of scholarly endeavor during their period of appointment in CHHS.

The selection criteria for this award are evidence of the following:

  • Scholarly impact via publications in high-quality academic journals, successful contract or grant activity, and/or demonstration of emerging recognition as a scholar at the national level through selection to present papers at conferences of relevant professional organizations
  • Reviews of the person’s published materials, support from recognized scholars in the person’s field of expertise, Institute of Scientific Information indicators (impact factor, immediacy index, and cited half-life), indications of emerging national and international recognition of the nominee’s scholarly work, and any other supportive evidence regarding the quality of research contributions.
  • In light of CHHS’ commitment to access and success, the nomination should also indicate how the nominee’s scholarship contributes to ameliorating human inequities and social justice efforts.

Previous recipients of this Non-Tenure-Track Faculty/AP Scholarly Excellence Award are not eligible to win this award again until at least five years after their previous win. Individuals may receive this award a maximum of three times. Additionally, those who have received this award are eligible to be nominated for other college awards at any time.

Outstanding Engagement Award

The Outstanding Engagement Award is given to a faculty member, administrative professional member, or CHHS faculty/admin pro-based program team (Individuals and Teams are eligible for this award) with five or more years of experience in the College, who exemplifies the land-grant mission of developing and promoting partnerships, particularly in service to high-needs communities, and collaborations between campus and external partners for the benefit of the community, state, nation, and/or world.

The selection criteria for this award are evidence of the following:

  • Contributions to advancing the human sciences through outreach efforts, engagement, and/or partnerships
  • Impact with communities and collaborations demonstrated by evaluation data and testimony from program recipients, community partners, coworkers, or alums
  • In light of CHHS’ commitment to access and success, the nomination should also indicate how the nominee’s engagement contributes to ameliorating human inequities and social justice efforts.

Previous individual or team recipients of this Outstanding Engagement Award are not eligible to win this award again until at least five years after their previous win. However, former individual awardees may still be nominated as part of a team nomination with no time limitations. Recipients may receive this award a maximum of three times. Additionally, those who have received this award are eligible to be nominated for other college awards at any time.

Outstanding Senior Award

The Outstanding Senior Award recognizes a CHHS graduating senior for outstanding performance, including academic achievement, leadership, research, service, and/or creative endeavors. The nominee must be an undergraduate student graduating in the academic year the award is bestowed (intent to graduate in the current academic year – Fall, Spring, or Summer term).
The selection criteria for this award are evidence of the following:

  • A grade point average of 3.2 or better.
  • Completed at least three semesters in CHHS.
  • Must have substantial involvement in leadership activities, student activities and/or organizations, and community service activities.
  • Serving as a positive role model for others in their major, college, and/or at CSU.

Previous recipients of this Outstanding Senior Award are not eligible to win this award more than once. However, those who have received this award are eligible to be nominated for other college awards at any time.

Outstanding Graduate Student Award

The Outstanding Graduate Student Award recognizes a CHHS graduate student for outstanding performance in research, outreach/engagement, and/or creative endeavors.

The selection criteria for this award are evidence of the following:

  • Must be enrolled in a masters or doctoral program in CHHS.
  • Completed at least two semesters in CHHS.
  • Must be in good standing in their program.
  • Demonstrate a unique role in the particular research/creative work or program, how the work fits in with the student’s career goals and trajectory, and the impact of the work.

Previous recipients of this Outstanding Graduate Student Award are not eligible to win this award more than once. However, those who have received this award are eligible to be nominated for other college awards at any time.

Faculty Inclusive Excellence Award

The Faculty Inclusive Excellence Award recognizes a faculty member with three or more years of experience in the College for outstanding commitment to inclusive excellence with an emphasis on ameliorating inequities by developing or applying social justice initiatives.

The selection criteria for this award are evidence of the following:

  • Significant contributions to the promotion and enhancement of inclusion and equity in their unit and in the College of Health and Human Sciences such that our community as it pertains to all cultures, experiences, expertise, identities, and viewpoints are credited, honored, and respected. The University guiding principles can be found on the CSU VP for Inclusive Excellence website.
  • Promotion of inclusive excellence and cultural competency development within CSU.
  • Nominee’s record of:
    1. Increasing awareness of programs that enhance community acknowledgment and support, thus creating a sense of belonging and well-being of all people
    2. Creating spaces of respect that allow the dissolution of workplace issues identified to be problematic to diverse individuals
    3. Improving cultural competency through workplace training, educational initiatives, or other educational projects.

Previous recipients of this Faculty Inclusive Excellence Award are not eligible to win this award again until at least five years after their previous win. Individuals may receive this award a maximum of three times. Additionally, those who have received this award are eligible to be nominated for other college awards at any time.

Staff Inclusive Excellence Award

The Staff Inclusive Excellence Award recognizes a staff member with three or more years of experience in the College for outstanding commitment to access, success, and inclusion.

The selection criteria for this award are evidence of the following:

  • Significant contributions to the promotion and enhancement of inclusion and equity in their unit and in the College of Health and Human Sciences such that our community as it pertains to all cultures, experiences, expertise, identities, and viewpoints are credited, honored, and respected. The University’s guiding principles can be found on the CSU VP for Inclusive Excellence website.
  • Promotion of inclusive excellence and cultural competency development within CSU.
  • Nominee’s record of sustained support for the advancement of, raised awareness of, and service in inclusive excellence.
  • Testimony from coworkers, supervisors, or students.

Previous recipients of this Staff Inclusive Excellence Award are not eligible to win this award again until at least five years after their previous win. Individuals may receive this award a maximum of three times. Additionally, those who have received this award are eligible to be nominated for other college awards at any time.

Undergraduate Student Inclusive Excellence Award

The Undergraduate Student Inclusive Excellence Award recognizes an Undergraduate Student for their contributions to enhancing access, success, and inclusion in the undergraduate experience.

The selection criteria for this award are evidence of the following:

  • Must be enrolled in a CHHS undergraduate degree program and completed at least two semesters in CHHS.
  • Leading and supporting initiatives such that community as it pertains to all cultures, experiences, expertise, identities, and viewpoints are credited, honored, and respected. The University’s guiding principles can be found on the CSU VP for Inclusive Excellence website.
  • Nominee’s record of enhancing the CSU undergraduate experience in their academic unit, college, and/or CSU by actively and positively promoting inclusive excellence and cross-cultural understanding in the following ways:
    1. Supporting positive interactions between persons of different cultural backgrounds
    2. Involvement in initiatives/programs that foster community
    3. Commitment to the inclusion of underrepresented groups
    4. Service or participation in CSU inclusive excellence programs. The nomination should include testimony from program directors, professors, mentors, and/or club leaders.

Previous recipients of this Undergraduate Student Inclusive Excellence Award are not eligible to win this award more than once. However, those who have received this award are eligible to be nominated for other college awards at any time.

Graduate Student Inclusive Excellence Award

The Graduate Student Inclusive Excellence Award recognizes a Graduate Student for their contributions to enhancing inclusive excellence in the graduate experience.

The selection criteria for this award are evidence of the following:

  • Must be enrolled in a CHHS graduate degree program and completed at least two semesters in CHHS.
  • Leading and supporting initiatives such that our community as it pertains to all cultures, experiences, expertise, identities, and viewpoints are credited, honored, and respected. The University’s guiding principles can be found on the CSU VP for Inclusive Excellence website.
  • Nominee’s record of enhancing the CSU graduate experience in their academic unit, college, and/or CSU by actively and positively promoting inclusive excellence and cross-cultural understanding in the following ways:
    1. Supporting positive interactions between persons of different cultural backgrounds
    2. Involvement in initiatives/programs that foster community
    3. Commitment to the inclusion of underrepresented groups
    4. Service or participation in CSU inclusive excellence programs. The nomination should include testimony from program directors, professors, mentors, and/or club leaders.

Previous recipients of this Graduate Student Inclusive Excellence Award are not eligible to win this award more than once. However, those who have received this award are eligible to be nominated for other college awards at any time.

CHHS Award Recommendations to Dean

The Faculty/Staff Awards Committee or the Research Committee (depending on the type of award) will review all nominations and present the Dean with recommendations. The final selection of each award winner is the responsibility of the Dean.

Recognition

CHHS faculty and staff recipients will receive a plaque and a monetary award in the amount of $750 at the CHHS All-College Awards and Reception in recognition of this accomplishment; CHHS student recipients will receive a trophy and a monetary award of $250.  For group awards monies are split among the members and there is one trophy.

The 2025 CHHS All-College Awards and Reception will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in the Lory Student Center, Ballrooms C-D

If you have any questions, please call Jennifer Aberle at (970) 491-5089 or email jennifer.aberle@colostate.edu.